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propitiation
[ pruh-pish-ee-ey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of propitiating; conciliation:
the propitiation of the wrathful gods.
- something that propitiates.
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Other Words From
- nonpro·piti·ation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of propitiation1
1350–1400; Middle English propiciacioun < Late Latin propitiātiōn- (stem of propitiātiō ) appeasement. See propitiate, -ion
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Example Sentences
The fundamental difference was that the sentiment animating them was not love, but fear: propitiation rather than adoration.
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As truly as guilt is a real thing, as truly as God's condemnation of sin is a real thing, a propitiation is needed.
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The objection I refer to discredits propitiation in the alleged interest of the love of God.
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The genius of monasticism, ancient and modern, is the propitiation of the Divinity who seeks to punish rather than to forgive.
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She satisfied her conscience by lading their ship with precious gifts destined for the propitiation of the Enchanter.
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